Angus T. Jones morphs out with the Power Rangers Samurai during Variety‘s 2011 Power of Youth event held at Paramount Studios in Hollywood on Saturday (October 22).

The 18-year-old actor was recognized for his ongoing work with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“I realize cancer affects all ages of people, but the kids (at St. Jude) really touch my heart,” Angus tells Variety. “Anything to make their day more ‘normal’ — a smile, a hug, a visit from someone they may or may not even know — helps take their mind off what they are going through. I can’t imagine what a difficult situation it would be to have cancer as a child. I respect St. Jude and all they do.”

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